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Broadband And Economic Development: A Municipal Case Study From Florida

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  • George S. Ford
  • Thomas M. Koutsky

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In this paper, we explore whether broadband investment by municipalities has an effect on economic growth. To do so, we employ an econometric model to compare economic growth between counties in the State of Florida. Our econometric model shows that Lake County – a small county in central Florida – has experienced significantly greater growth in economic activity relative to comparable Florida counties since making its municipal fiber†optic network generally available to businesses and municipal institutions in the county. Our findings are consistent with other analyses that postulate that broadband infrastructure can be a significant contributor to economic growth.

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  • George S. Ford & Thomas M. Koutsky, 2005. "Broadband And Economic Development: A Municipal Case Study From Florida," Review of Urban & Regional Development Studies, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 17(3), pages 216-229, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:revurb:v:17:y:2005:i:3:p:216-229
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-940X.2005.00107.x
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